Transfer in Columbia University School of General Studies

I recently became interested in Columbia University’s School of General Studies. I know they have a holistic approach to accepting students more than CC does and I was wondering if anyone knows if there’s a way to get around the fact that I have not taken a year off of school. I believe that I am an unconventional student, but I have not had any time off.

Thanks!

Why would you need to get around the fact you haven’t taken a year off from school? What makes you unconventional?